Traditional Cajun Jambalaya Recipe

Name: Traditional Cajun Jambalaya Recipe
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 90 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces; 4 teaspoons Cajun seasoning with salt, divided, or 3 teaspoons salt-free Cajun seasoning mixed with 1 teaspoon fine salt; 2 teaspoons neutral oil, such as canola; 12 ounces andouille or smoked sausage, cut into 1/4-inch thick coins; 1 cup diced yellow onion; 1 cup diced green bell pepper; 1/2 cup diced celery; 4 large cloves garlic, minced; 2 cups long-grain white rice, rinsed until water runs clear and drained; 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce; 2 dried bay leaves; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth; 4 medium scallions, thinly sliced; Tabasco sauce, for serving

A flavorful one-pot Cajun jambalaya combines chicken, andouille sausage, and the holy trinity for an ideal gathering meal.

⭐ 4.7 (106 reviews) Prep: 30 minCook: 60 minTotal: 90 minYields: 8 servings

Category Tags:

Dinner Entree

Cuisine Tags:

American

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Instructions

Season chicken thighs with 2 tsp Cajun seasoning, adding 1/2 tsp salt if using a salt-free option.
In a large Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat, then brown the chicken for 8-10 minutes. Remove and set aside.
Cook the sausage in the same pot until browned, about 5 minutes. Remove and set aside with the chicken.
Sauté onion, bell pepper, and celery in the pot over medium heat until tender, 5-6 minutes.
Add garlic, rice, Worcestershire, bay leaves, thyme, black pepper, chicken broth, and the remaining 2 tsp Cajun seasoning (and 1/2 tsp salt if salt-free). Return the chicken and sausage to the pot and stir.
Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes until rice is cooked. If still too wet, cook uncovered for 5-10 minutes.
Serve garnished with scallions and hot sauce.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 305 kcal

Carbohydrate: 19 g

Cholesterol: 78 mg

Fiber: 2 g

Protein: 19 g

Saturated Fat: 5 g

Sodium: 1068 mg

Sugar: 3 g

Fat: 17 g

Unsaturated Fat: 0 g